PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 639 p4p, 21 weight class) and Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 603 p4p, 20 weight class). Patrick Chaelsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Takeishi
vs
Chaelsson

185 cm
26
327 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
270 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Groove Gear

Groove Gear
Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeishi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeishi.
Chaelsson closes the distance and clinches up with Takeishi, looking for a takedown. Chaelsson pushes Takeishi against the cage but Takeishi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takeishi throws a body punch but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chaelsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takeishi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chaelsson takes one to the side of the head.
Chaelsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chaelsson slips under a jab.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Takeishi avoids it easily.
Chaelsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeishi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeishi slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaelsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaelsson under the eye.
Takeishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takeishi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaelsson.
Takeishi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
Takeishi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaelsson manages to avoid it.
Chaelsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeishi swings widly with a right hand

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeishi's guard.
Takeishi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeishi has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson throws an elbow that misses. Takeishi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chaelsson's guard. Nice move by Takeishi!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaelsson is pulling down on Takeishi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeishi, at least for the moment.
Takeishi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaelsson has his foot on Takeishi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeishi works his way back into a safe position though.
Takeishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chaelsson on the ground.

Chaelsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Chaelsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeishi defends well.
Chaelsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Takeishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeishi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeishi has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeishi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaelsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaelsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chaelsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Chaelsson trying to control but Takeishi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
That's time! Takeishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chaelsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takeishi counters with a left to the body.
Chaelsson takes one to the side of the head.

Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chaelsson pushes down on Takeishi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chaelsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Chaelsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chaelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaelsson thows a huge punch but Takeishi dodges it nicely.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeishi wants to control but Chaelsson is keeping busy.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Takeishi is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Takeishi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaelsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chaelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takeishi's head.
Chaelsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takeishi taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.
Chaelsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson thows a huge punch but Takeishi dodges it nicely.
Chaelsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takeishi is looking to improve his position.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson not doing much here.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chaelsson in particular looking to stall.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson is nestled in close to Takeishi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Takeishi is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Takeishi misses.
Chaelsson misses with a takedown attempt - Takeishi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeishi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Takeishi is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson controlling the action here.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson is keen to just control but Takeishi is a slippery customer.
Patrick Chaelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.
Chaelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chaelsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson thows a huge punch but Takeishi dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeishi wants to control but Chaelsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeishi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaelsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson winds up and cracks Takeishi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chaelsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chaelsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chaelsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chaelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaelsson lands a nice short elbow.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaelsson connects with a nice short shot to Takeishi's temple.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeishi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Chaelsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chaelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Takeishi taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Takeishi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takeishi tries to get out of the position.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chaelsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
A victorious Patrick Chaelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.